HEALTH KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDES, PRACTICE

This study tested whether a 6-week digital education program, where teens learn about high blood pressure and then teach an adult they know, could help lower the adult's blood pressure. Researchers worked with teens and adults to design the program, then enrolled pairs (one adult…

This study tested a mobile app called Baby2Home, designed to help new parents during the COVID-19 pandemic. It aimed to see if the app could improve healthcare visits, mental health screening, and support for both parents and their babies in the first year. Over 600 families were…

This study tested whether training healthcare providers to better communicate about HPV and its vaccine would help reduce vaccine hesitancy and increase vaccination rates among the Hispanic population they serve. Researchers worked with 178 current and student healthcare provider…

This study tested if sharing short, personal video stories from other Hispanic parents could help reduce vaccine hesitancy. Researchers worked with 80 Hispanic parents whose children were not fully vaccinated against COVID-19. They compared the effect of watching these digital st…

This study tested a digital education program called 'Bladder Basics' for children with common lower urinary tract symptoms like frequent urination or bedwetting. Researchers wanted to see if families found the video-based course helpful, easy to use, and if it improved children'…

This study tested two simple, drug-free methods to reduce pain in babies during their second Hepatitis B vaccine shot. Researchers compared flicking the skin near the injection site to applying a gentle mechanical vibration during the shot. They measured pain levels, crying time,…

This study tested whether a specific counseling program could improve the quality of sexual life for women after giving birth. Researchers worked with 60 first-time mothers to see if the counseling helped with issues like satisfaction, arousal, and comfort. They compared the expe…

This study aimed to find better ways for primary care clinics to help patients improve unhealthy lifestyle habits like poor diet, lack of exercise, smoking, and risky alcohol use. It tested a new system where patients report their habits before a visit, and trained staff help imp…

This study tested a new teaching method for nursing students. Researchers wanted to see if mixing hands-on practice with fake patients (simulation) and real hospital work improved students' skills. They also tried to figure out the best time to use the simulation training during …

This study tested whether a special training program could improve nursing students' cultural sensitivity and reduce bias. Researchers split 67 final-year nursing students into two groups. One group received a 4-week interactive course on cultural awareness, while the other conti…

This study aimed to understand how much parents of children with asthma or allergies know about air pollution and how it affects health. Researchers surveyed 500 parents to measure their awareness of air quality risks and what they do to protect their children. The goal was to id…

This study tested whether a short nutrition education program could improve sports nutrition knowledge, diet quality, and body composition in teenage female handball players. 97 athletes from four clubs were split into two groups: one received three weekly lessons from a dietitia…

This study aimed to understand if community-led programs could help people in Appalachian Kentucky eat more fruits and vegetables and have more reliable access to food. Researchers worked with a local advisory board to design and test nutrition programs, focusing on lower-income …

This study tested a school-based program designed to improve health literacy—the knowledge and skills needed to make good health decisions—among young adults in Denmark. It involved 176 students aged 15-25 from vocational schools. The program created student committees to design …